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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 332.86 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 332.86 and 114.06 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 332.86 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/332.86 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 332.86 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 37,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,966.01/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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