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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 331.09 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 331.09 and 74.48 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 331.09 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/331.09 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 331.09 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 24,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,659.21/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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