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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.94, 334.44 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.94, 334.44 and 76.72 is: 115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.94 : 334.44 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.94/334.44 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.94x = 334.44 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.94x = 25,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,658.24/222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.09

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