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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.37, 333.59 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.37, 333.59 and 114.10 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.37 : 333.59 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.37/333.59 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.37x = 333.59 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.37x = 38,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,060.38/222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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