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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.29, 332.92 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.29, 332.92 and 119.52 is: 179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.29 : 332.92 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.29/332.92 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.29x = 332.92 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.29x = 39,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,789.25/222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.00

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