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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 333.80 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 333.80 and 114.30 is: 171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 333.80 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/333.80 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 333.80 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 38,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,153.34/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.49

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