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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.61, 334.07 and 78.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.61, 334.07 and 78.33 is: 117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.61 : 334.07 = 78.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.61/334.07 = 78.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.61x = 334.07 × 78.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.61x = 26,167.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,167.61/222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.55

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