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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.25, 333.09 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.25, 333.09 and 118.18 is: 177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.25 : 333.09 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.25/333.09 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.25x = 333.09 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.25x = 39,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,364.58/222.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.12

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