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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 334.17 and 78.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 334.17 and 78.49 is: 117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 334.17 = 78.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/334.17 = 78.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 334.17 × 78.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 26,229.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,229.00/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.75

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