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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 333.14 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 333.14 and 114.04 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 333.14 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/333.14 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 333.14 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 37,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,991.29/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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