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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.07, 332.89 and 77.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.07, 332.89 and 77.70 is: 116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.07 : 332.89 = 77.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.07/332.89 = 77.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.07x = 332.89 × 77.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.07x = 25,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,865.55/222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.47

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