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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 331.43 and 76.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 331.43 and 76.64 is: 114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 331.43 = 76.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/331.43 = 76.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 331.43 × 76.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 25,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,398.75/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.96

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