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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.36, 333.54 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.36, 333.54 and 119.67 is: 179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.36 : 333.54 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.36/333.54 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.36x = 333.54 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.36x = 39,914.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,914.73/222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.51

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