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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.97, 334.33 and 78.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.97, 334.33 and 78.67 is: 117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.97 : 334.33 = 78.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.97/334.33 = 78.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.97x = 334.33 × 78.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.97x = 26,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,301.74/222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.96

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