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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.25, 333.08 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.25, 333.08 and 119.43 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.25 : 333.08 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.25/333.08 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.25x = 333.08 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.25x = 39,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,779.74/222.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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