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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 333.96 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 333.96 and 114.40 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 333.96 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/333.96 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 333.96 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 38,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,205.02/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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