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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.11, 333.77 and 119.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.11, 333.77 and 119.47 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.11 : 333.77 = 119.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.11/333.77 = 119.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.11x = 333.77 × 119.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.11x = 39,877.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,877.07/222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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