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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 331.34 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 331.34 and 90.88 is: 136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 331.34 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/331.34 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 331.34 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 30,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,111.58/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.28

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