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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 331.88 and 76.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 331.88 and 76.96 is: 115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 331.88 = 76.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/331.88 = 76.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 331.88 × 76.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 25,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,541.48/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.45

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