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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331.26 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331.26 and 76.56 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331.26 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331.26 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331.26 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 25,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361.27/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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