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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.43, 333.47 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.43, 333.47 and 114.16 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.43 : 333.47 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.43/333.47 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.43x = 333.47 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.43x = 38,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,068.94/222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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