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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.94, 331.00 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.94, 331.00 and 112.80 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.94 : 331.00 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.94/331.00 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.94x = 331.00 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.94x = 37,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,336.52/220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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