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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 332.98 and 77.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 332.98 and 77.69 is: 116.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 332.98 = 77.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/332.98 = 77.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 332.98 × 77.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 25,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,869.85/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.56

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