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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.28, 333.37 and 76.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.28, 333.37 and 76.02 is: 114.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.28 : 333.37 = 76.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.28/333.37 = 76.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.28x = 333.37 × 76.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.28x = 25,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,341.63/222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.01

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