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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.31, 333.19 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.31, 333.19 and 114.04 is: 170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.31 : 333.19 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.31/333.19 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.31x = 333.19 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.31x = 37,995.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,995.87/222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.92

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