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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.34, 333.18 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.34, 333.18 and 114.10 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.34 : 333.18 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.34/333.18 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.34x = 333.18 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.34x = 38,015.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,015.84/222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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