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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 333.46 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 333.46 and 114.03 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 333.46 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/333.46 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 333.46 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 38,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,024.44/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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