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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 331.52 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 331.52 and 74.68 is: 112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 331.52 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/331.52 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 331.52 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 24,757.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,757.91/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.05

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