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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.74, 333.99 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.74, 333.99 and 76.44 is: 114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.74 : 333.99 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.74/333.99 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.74x = 333.99 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.74x = 25,531.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,531.45/222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.63

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