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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.65, 331.01 and 74.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.65, 331.01 and 74.42 is: 111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.65 : 331.01 = 74.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.65/331.01 = 74.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.65x = 331.01 × 74.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.65x = 24,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,633.76/220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.64

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