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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 330.78 and 76.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 330.78 and 76.22 is: 114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 330.78 = 76.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/330.78 = 76.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 330.78 × 76.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 25,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,212.05/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.35

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