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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 331.08 and 76.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 331.08 and 76.43 is: 114.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 331.08 = 76.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/331.08 = 76.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 331.08 × 76.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 25,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,304.44/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.64

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