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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 332.25 and 77.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 332.25 and 77.20 is: 115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 332.25 = 77.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/332.25 = 77.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 332.25 × 77.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 25,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,650.88/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.81

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