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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 331.32 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 331.32 and 76.56 is: 114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 331.32 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/331.32 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 331.32 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 25,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,365.86/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.85

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