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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 331.56 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 331.56 and 76.72 is: 115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 331.56 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/331.56 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 331.56 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 25,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,437.28/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.06

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