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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 332.24 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 332.24 and 179.42 is: 268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 332.24 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/332.24 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 332.24 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 59,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,610.50/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.35

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