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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 331.22 and 74.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 331.22 and 74.57 is: 111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 331.22 = 74.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/331.22 = 74.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 331.22 × 74.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 24,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,699.53/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.86

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