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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 331.47 and 76.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 331.47 and 76.77 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 331.47 = 76.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/331.47 = 76.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 331.47 × 76.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 25,446.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,446.95/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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