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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 332.20 and 77.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 332.20 and 77.19 is: 115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 332.20 = 77.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/332.20 = 77.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 332.20 × 77.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 25,642.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,642.52/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.78

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