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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 332.92 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 332.92 and 113.81 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 332.92 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/332.92 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 332.92 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 37,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,890.17/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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