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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.62, 332.40 and 77.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.62, 332.40 and 77.32 is: 115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.62 : 332.40 = 77.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.62/332.40 = 77.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.62x = 332.40 × 77.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.62x = 25,701.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,701.17/221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.97

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