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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.58, 333.26 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.58, 333.26 and 114.15 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.58 : 333.26 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.58/333.26 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.58x = 333.26 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.58x = 38,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,041.06/222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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