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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 332.72 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 332.72 and 113.84 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 332.72 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/332.72 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 332.72 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 37,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,876.84/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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