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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 333.75 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 333.75 and 114.17 is: 171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 333.75 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/333.75 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 333.75 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 38,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,104.24/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.44

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