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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 331.59 and 76.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 331.59 and 76.75 is: 115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 331.59 = 76.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/331.59 = 76.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 331.59 × 76.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 25,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,449.53/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.08

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