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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.42, 332.22 and 77.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.42, 332.22 and 77.24 is: 115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.42 : 332.22 = 77.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.42/332.22 = 77.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.42x = 332.22 × 77.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.42x = 25,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660.67/221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.89

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