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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.82, 331.02 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.82, 331.02 and 76.44 is: 114.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.82 : 331.02 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.82/331.02 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.82x = 331.02 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.82x = 25,303.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,303.17/220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.59

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