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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.93, 332.82 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.93, 332.82 and 77.61 is: 116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.93 : 332.82 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.93/332.82 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.93x = 332.82 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.93x = 25,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,830.16/221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.39

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