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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 331.94 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 331.94 and 76.87 is: 115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 331.94 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/331.94 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 331.94 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 25,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,516.23/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.34

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