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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 333.61 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 333.61 and 114.16 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 333.61 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/333.61 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 333.61 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 38,084.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084.92/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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