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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.85, 332.96 and 77.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.85, 332.96 and 77.67 is: 116.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.85 : 332.96 = 77.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.85/332.96 = 77.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.85x = 332.96 × 77.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.85x = 25,860.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,860.61/221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.57

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