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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 331.28 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 331.28 and 92.48 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 331.28 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/331.28 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 331.28 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 30,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,636.77/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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