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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 331.23 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 331.23 and 76.44 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 331.23 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/331.23 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 331.23 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 25,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,319.22/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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