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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.07, 332.99 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.07, 332.99 and 119.33 is: 178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.07 : 332.99 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.07/332.99 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.07x = 332.99 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.07x = 39,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,734.03/222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.93

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