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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 331 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 331 and 112.47 is: 168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 331 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/331 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 331 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 37,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,227.57/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.69

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