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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 330.99 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 330.99 and 118 is: 176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 330.99 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/330.99 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 330.99 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 39,056.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,056.82/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.76

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