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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 330.99 and 76.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 330.99 and 76.37 is: 114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 330.99 = 76.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/330.99 = 76.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 330.99 × 76.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 25,277.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,277.71/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.57

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