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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 332.87 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 332.87 and 119.22 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 332.87 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/332.87 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 332.87 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 39,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,684.17/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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