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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 331.80 and 76.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 331.80 and 76.89 is: 115.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 331.80 = 76.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/331.80 = 76.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 331.80 × 76.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 25,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,512.10/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.36

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