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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 334.16 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 334.16 and 76.50 is: 114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 334.16 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/334.16 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 334.16 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 25,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,562.86/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.78

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