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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.83, 332.77 and 75.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.83, 332.77 and 75.61 is: 113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.83 : 332.77 = 75.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.83/332.77 = 75.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.83x = 332.77 × 75.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.83x = 25,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,159.24/221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.42

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