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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 331.38 and 74.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 331.38 and 74.80 is: 112.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 331.38 = 74.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/331.38 = 74.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 331.38 × 74.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 24,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,787.22/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.19

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