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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.79, 334.23 and 76.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.79, 334.23 and 76.56 is: 114.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.79 : 334.23 = 76.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.79/334.23 = 76.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.79x = 334.23 × 76.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.79x = 25,588.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,588.65/222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.86

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