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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.15, 333.06 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.15, 333.06 and 113.88 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.15 : 333.06 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.15/333.06 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.15x = 333.06 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.15x = 37,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,928.87/222.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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