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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.81, 331.35 and 76.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.81, 331.35 and 76.63 is: 114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.81 : 331.35 = 76.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.81/331.35 = 76.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.81x = 331.35 × 76.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.81x = 25,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,391.35/220.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.99

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