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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.23, 333.55 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.23, 333.55 and 112.62 is: 169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.23 : 333.55 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.23/333.55 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.23x = 333.55 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.23x = 37,562.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,562.17/222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.03

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