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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 333.96 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 333.96 and 76.35 is: 114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 333.96 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/333.96 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 333.96 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 25,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,497.85/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.51

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