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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 333.86 and 78.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 333.86 and 78.19 is: 117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 333.86 = 78.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/333.86 = 78.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 333.86 × 78.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 26,103.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,103.29/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.33

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