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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.31, 333.51 and 78.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.31, 333.51 and 78.13 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.31 : 333.51 = 78.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.31/333.51 = 78.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.31x = 333.51 × 78.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.31x = 26,057.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,057.14/222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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