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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 330.58 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 330.58 and 76.12 is: 114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 330.58 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/330.58 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 330.58 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 25,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,163.75/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.15

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