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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 330.99 and 72.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 330.99 and 72.39 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 330.99 = 72.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/330.99 = 72.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 330.99 × 72.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 23,960.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,960.09/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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