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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.36, 333.36 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.36, 333.36 and 112.72 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.36 : 333.36 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.36/333.36 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.36x = 333.36 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.36x = 37,576.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,576.34/222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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