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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.29, 331.93 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.29, 331.93 and 77 is: 115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.29 : 331.93 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.29/331.93 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.29x = 331.93 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.29x = 25,558.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,558.61/221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.50

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