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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 331.35 and 74.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 331.35 and 74.65 is: 111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 331.35 = 74.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/331.35 = 74.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 331.35 × 74.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 24,734.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734.07/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.96

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