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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 333.18 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 333.18 and 119.54 is: 179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 333.18 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/333.18 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 333.18 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 39,828.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,828.34/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.25

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