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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 333.09 and 77.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 333.09 and 77.79 is: 116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 333.09 = 77.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/333.09 = 77.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 333.09 × 77.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 25,911.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,911.07/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.59

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