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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.86, 334.35 and 76.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.86, 334.35 and 76.62 is: 114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.86 : 334.35 = 76.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.86/334.35 = 76.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.86x = 334.35 × 76.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.86x = 25,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,617.51/222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.95

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