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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.85, 330.84 and 118.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.85, 330.84 and 118.00 is: 176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 330.84 = 118.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/330.84 = 118.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 330.84 × 118.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 39,037.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,037.47/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.76

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