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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 330.82 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 330.82 and 74.32 is: 111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 330.82 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/330.82 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 330.82 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 24,586.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,586.54/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.44

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