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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 332.80 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 332.80 and 114.08 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 332.80 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/332.80 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 332.80 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 37,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,965.82/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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