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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 333.63 and 76.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 333.63 and 76.11 is: 114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 333.63 = 76.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/333.63 = 76.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 333.63 × 76.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 25,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,393.20/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.18

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