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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 333.31 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 333.31 and 119.58 is: 179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 333.31 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/333.31 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 333.31 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 39,857.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,857.21/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.39

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