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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 332.94 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 332.94 and 119.28 is: 178.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 332.94 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/332.94 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 332.94 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 39,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,713.08/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.69

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