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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.81, 331.35 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.81, 331.35 and 116.80 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.81 : 331.35 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.81/331.35 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.81x = 331.35 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.81x = 38,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,701.68/220.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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