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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 331.63 and 76.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 331.63 and 76.85 is: 115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 331.63 = 76.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/331.63 = 76.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 331.63 × 76.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 25,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,485.77/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.20

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