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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.38, 332.07 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.38, 332.07 and 77.10 is: 115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.38 : 332.07 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.38/332.07 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.38x = 332.07 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.38x = 25,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,601.50/221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.65

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