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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 333.70 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 333.70 and 119.72 is: 179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 333.70 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/333.70 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 333.70 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 39,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,950.56/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.63

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