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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 330.77 and 76.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 330.77 and 76.22 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 330.77 = 76.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/330.77 = 76.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 330.77 × 76.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 25,211.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,211.29/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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