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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 333.39 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 333.39 and 119.36 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 333.39 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/333.39 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 333.39 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 39,793.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,793.43/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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