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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.19, 333.32 and 77.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.19, 333.32 and 77.88 is: 116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.19 : 333.32 = 77.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.19/333.32 = 77.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.19x = 333.32 × 77.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.19x = 25,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,958.96/222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.83

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