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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.60 and 77.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.60 and 77.48 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.60 = 77.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.60 = 77.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.60 × 77.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 25,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,769.85/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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