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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 334.04 and 78.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 334.04 and 78.38 is: 117.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 334.04 = 78.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/334.04 = 78.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 334.04 × 78.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 26,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182.06/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.58

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