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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331.39 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331.39 and 112.64 is: 169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331.39 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331.39 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331.39 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 37,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328.12/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.00

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