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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 333.38 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 333.38 and 112.55 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 333.38 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/333.38 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 333.38 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 37,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,519.69/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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