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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.09, 332.71 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.09, 332.71 and 119.22 is: 178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.09 : 332.71 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.09/332.71 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.09x = 332.71 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.09x = 39,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,665.69/222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.60

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