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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 332.13 and 77.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 332.13 and 77.16 is: 115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 332.13 = 77.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/332.13 = 77.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 332.13 × 77.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 25,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,627.15/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.72

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