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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 330.84 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 330.84 and 76.38 is: 114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 330.84 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/330.84 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 330.84 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 25,269.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,269.56/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.51

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