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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.27, 333.56 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.27, 333.56 and 119.59 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.27 : 333.56 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.27/333.56 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.27x = 333.56 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.27x = 39,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,888.77/222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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