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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.82, 331.23 and 76.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.82, 331.23 and 76.54 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.82 : 331.23 = 76.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.82/331.23 = 76.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.82x = 331.23 × 76.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.82x = 25,350.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,350.38/220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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