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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.22, 334.63 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.22, 334.63 and 76.95 is: 115.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.22 : 334.63 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.22/334.63 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.22x = 334.63 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.22x = 25,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,749.78/223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.36

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