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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 334.46 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 334.46 and 76.71 is: 115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 334.46 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/334.46 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 334.46 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 25,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,656.43/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.09

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