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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.27, 333.43 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.27, 333.43 and 114.14 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.27 : 333.43 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.27/333.43 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.27x = 333.43 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.27x = 38,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,055.46/222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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