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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 333.08 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 333.08 and 112.34 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 333.08 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/333.08 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 333.08 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 37,417.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,417.03/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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