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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 333.36 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 333.36 and 119.44 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 333.36 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/333.36 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 333.36 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 39,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,814.25/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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