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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 333.69 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 333.69 and 118.30 is: 177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 333.69 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/333.69 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 333.69 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 39,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,475.53/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.40

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