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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 330.80 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 330.80 and 76.32 is: 114.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 330.80 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/330.80 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 330.80 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 25,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,246.66/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.40

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