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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 333.09 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 333.09 and 119.25 is: 178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 333.09 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/333.09 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 333.09 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 39,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,720.98/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.92

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