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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.87, 334.35 and 78.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.87, 334.35 and 78.57 is: 117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.87 : 334.35 = 78.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.87/334.35 = 78.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.87x = 334.35 × 78.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.87x = 26,269.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,269.88/222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.87

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