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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.46, 333.62 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.46, 333.62 and 114.28 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.46 : 333.62 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.46/333.62 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.46x = 333.62 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.46x = 38,126.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,126.09/222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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