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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.91, 334.33 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.91, 334.33 and 78.66 is: 117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.91 : 334.33 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.91/334.33 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.91x = 334.33 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.91x = 26,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,298.20/222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.98

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