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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.43, 333.62 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.43, 333.62 and 76.17 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.43 : 333.62 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.43/333.62 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.43x = 333.62 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.43x = 25,412.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,412.03/222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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