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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.38, 333.59 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.38, 333.59 and 112.70 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 333.59 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/333.59 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 333.59 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 37,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,595.59/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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