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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 330.89 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 330.89 and 76.25 is: 114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 330.89 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/330.89 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 330.89 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 25,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,229.98/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.39

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