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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.59, 334.19 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.59, 334.19 and 114.46 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.59 : 334.19 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.59/334.19 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.59x = 334.19 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.59x = 38,250.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,250.84/222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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