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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.82, 331.23 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.82, 331.23 and 74.55 is: 111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.82 : 331.23 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.82/331.23 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.82x = 331.23 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.82x = 24,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,693.20/220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.83

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