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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 331.00 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 331.00 and 74.45 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 331.00 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/331.00 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 331.00 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 24,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,643.59/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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