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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.47, 333.74 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.47, 333.74 and 114.22 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.47 : 333.74 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.47/333.74 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.47x = 333.74 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.47x = 38,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119.78/222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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