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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 330.98 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 330.98 and 76.33 is: 114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 330.98 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/330.98 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 330.98 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 25,263.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263.70/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.51

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