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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 332.87 and 77.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 332.87 and 77.60 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 332.87 = 77.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/332.87 = 77.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 332.87 × 77.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 25,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,830.71/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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