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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 331.72 and 76.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 331.72 and 76.88 is: 115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 331.72 = 76.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/331.72 = 76.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 331.72 × 76.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 25,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,502.63/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.31

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