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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 334 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 334 and 76.47 is: 114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 334 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/334 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 334 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 25,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,540.98/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.69

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