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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 333.46 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 333.46 and 114.06 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 333.46 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/333.46 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 333.46 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 38,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,034.45/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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