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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 332.76 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 332.76 and 113.78 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 332.76 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/332.76 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 332.76 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 37,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,861.43/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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