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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 332.46 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 332.46 and 77.40 is: 116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 332.46 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/332.46 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 332.46 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 25,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,732.40/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.11

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