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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.98, 332.97 and 77.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.98, 332.97 and 77.70 is: 116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.98 : 332.97 = 77.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.98/332.97 = 77.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.98x = 332.97 × 77.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.98x = 25,871.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,871.77/221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.55

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