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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.23, 333.38 and 77.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.23, 333.38 and 77.96 is: 116.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.23 : 333.38 = 77.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.23/333.38 = 77.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.23x = 333.38 × 77.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.23x = 25,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,990.30/222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.95

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