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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.41, 333.51 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.41, 333.51 and 119.67 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.41 : 333.51 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.41/333.51 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.41x = 333.51 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.41x = 39,911.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,911.14/222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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