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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.68, 332.34 and 77.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.68, 332.34 and 77.38 is: 116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.68 : 332.34 = 77.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.68/332.34 = 77.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.68x = 332.34 × 77.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.68x = 25,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,716.47/221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.01

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