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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 332.91 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 332.91 and 113.84 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 332.91 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/332.91 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 332.91 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 37,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,896.81/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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