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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 333.21 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 333.21 and 113.97 is: 170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 333.21 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/333.21 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 333.21 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 37,975.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,975.94/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.90

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