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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 333.21 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 333.21 and 113.84 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 333.21 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/333.21 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 333.21 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 37,932.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,932.63/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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