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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 333.23 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 333.23 and 114.02 is: 170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 333.23 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/333.23 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 333.23 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 37,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,994.88/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.95

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