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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 332.82 and 77.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 332.82 and 77.63 is: 116.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 332.82 = 77.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/332.82 = 77.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 332.82 × 77.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 25,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,835.15/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.41

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