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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 334.26 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 334.26 and 78.54 is: 117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 334.26 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/334.26 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 334.26 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 26,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,252.78/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.78

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