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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 333.36 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 333.36 and 114.01 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 333.36 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/333.36 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 333.36 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 38,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,005.54/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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