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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.09, 333.16 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.09, 333.16 and 119.23 is: 178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.09 : 333.16 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.09/333.16 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.09x = 333.16 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.09x = 39,723.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,723.01/222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.86

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