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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 331.44 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 331.44 and 76.68 is: 115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 331.44 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/331.44 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 331.44 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 25,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,414.82/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.02

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