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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.56, 333.40 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.56, 333.40 and 119.68 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.56 : 333.40 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.56/333.40 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.56x = 333.40 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.56x = 39,901.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,901.31/222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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