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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 333.72 and 78.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 333.72 and 78.24 is: 117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 333.72 = 78.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/333.72 = 78.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 333.72 × 78.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 26,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,110.25/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.39

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