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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.65, 330.90 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.65, 330.90 and 76.34 is: 114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.65 : 330.90 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.65/330.90 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.65x = 330.90 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.65x = 25,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,259.25/220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.48

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