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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 333.65 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 333.65 and 78.18 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 333.65 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/333.65 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 333.65 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 26,082.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,082.70/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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