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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.54, 330.83 and 76.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.54, 330.83 and 76.21 is: 114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.54 : 330.83 = 76.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.54/330.83 = 76.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.54x = 330.83 × 76.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.54x = 25,212.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,212.55/220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.32

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