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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 333.72 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 333.72 and 114.19 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 333.72 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/333.72 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 333.72 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 38,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,107.20/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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