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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.59, 333.88 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.59, 333.88 and 76.34 is: 114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.59 : 333.88 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.59/333.88 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.59x = 333.88 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.59x = 25,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,489.04/222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.51

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