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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 333.72 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 333.72 and 78.27 is: 117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 333.72 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/333.72 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 333.72 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 26,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,120.26/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.42

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