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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.69, 332.44 and 77.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.69, 332.44 and 77.42 is: 116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.69 : 332.44 = 77.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.69/332.44 = 77.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.69x = 332.44 × 77.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.69x = 25,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,737.50/221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.10

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