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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.47, 333.62 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.47, 333.62 and 76.19 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.47 : 333.62 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.47/333.62 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.47x = 333.62 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.47x = 25,416.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,416.46/222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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