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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.94, 331.41 and 76.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.94, 331.41 and 76.63 is: 114.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.94 : 331.41 = 76.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.94/331.41 = 76.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.94x = 331.41 × 76.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.94x = 25,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,394.48/220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.94

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