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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 330.88 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 330.88 and 76.35 is: 114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 330.88 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/330.88 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 330.88 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 25,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,260.65/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.48

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