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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 333.68 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 333.68 and 76.24 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 333.68 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/333.68 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 333.68 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 25,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,439.76/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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