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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.02, 331.46 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.02, 331.46 and 76.72 is: 115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.02 : 331.46 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.02/331.46 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.02x = 331.46 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.02x = 25,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,429.61/221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.06

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