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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 331.50 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 331.50 and 76.71 is: 115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 331.50 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/331.50 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 331.50 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 25,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,429.37/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.08

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