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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 331.06 and 76.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 331.06 and 76.45 is: 114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 331.06 = 76.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/331.06 = 76.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 331.06 × 76.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 25,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,309.54/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.66

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