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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 333.76 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 333.76 and 76.26 is: 114.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 333.76 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/333.76 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 333.76 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 25,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,452.99/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.40

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