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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.33, 331.84 and 77.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.33, 331.84 and 77.01 is: 115.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.33 : 331.84 = 77.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.33/331.84 = 77.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.33x = 331.84 × 77.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.33x = 25,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,555.00/221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.46

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