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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 334.52 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 334.52 and 76.74 is: 115.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 334.52 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/334.52 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 334.52 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 25,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,671.06/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.13

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