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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 334.23 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 334.23 and 78.54 is: 117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 334.23 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/334.23 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 334.23 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 26,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,250.42/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.81

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