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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.53, 333.61 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.53, 333.61 and 78.35 is: 117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.53 : 333.61 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.53/333.61 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.53x = 333.61 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.53x = 26,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,136.48/222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.45

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