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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 331.55 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 331.55 and 76.74 is: 115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 331.55 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/331.55 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 331.55 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 25,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,443.15/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.14

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