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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.78, 331.24 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.78, 331.24 and 76.50 is: 114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.78 : 331.24 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.78/331.24 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.78x = 331.24 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.78x = 25,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,339.86/220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.77

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