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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.74, 334.13 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.74, 334.13 and 76.52 is: 114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.74 : 334.13 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.74/334.13 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.74x = 334.13 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.74x = 25,565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,565.96/222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.78

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