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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 332.23 and 75.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 332.23 and 75.20 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 332.23 = 75.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/332.23 = 75.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 332.23 × 75.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 24,982.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,982.03/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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