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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.96, 334.32 and 76.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.96, 334.32 and 76.63 is: 114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.96 : 334.32 = 76.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.96/334.32 = 76.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.96x = 334.32 × 76.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.96x = 25,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,618.66/222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.90

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