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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.29, 333.23 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.29, 333.23 and 119.66 is: 179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.29 : 333.23 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.29/333.23 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.29x = 333.23 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.29x = 39,874.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,874.13/222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.38

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