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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 333.95 and 78.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 333.95 and 78.38 is: 117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 333.95 = 78.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/333.95 = 78.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 333.95 × 78.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 26,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,172.94/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.48

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