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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.41, 333.78 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.41, 333.78 and 112.83 is: 169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.41 : 333.78 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.41/333.78 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.41x = 333.78 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.41x = 37,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,659.83/222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.33

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