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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 333.28 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 333.28 and 114.12 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 333.28 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/333.28 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 333.28 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 38,033.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,033.91/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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