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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.38, 333.70 and 78.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.38, 333.70 and 78.13 is: 117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 333.70 = 78.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/333.70 = 78.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 333.70 × 78.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 26,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,071.98/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.24

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