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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.23, 333.25 and 73.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.23, 333.25 and 73.95 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.23 : 333.25 = 73.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.23/333.25 = 73.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.23x = 333.25 × 73.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.23x = 24,644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,644.69/222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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