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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 334.13 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 334.13 and 114.21 is: 171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 334.13 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/334.13 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 334.13 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 38,160.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,160.42/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.63

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