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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 331.35 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 331.35 and 111.24 is: 166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 331.35 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/331.35 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 331.35 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 36,859.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,859.37/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.89

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