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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.60, 333.86 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.60, 333.86 and 114.33 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.60 : 333.86 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.60/333.86 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.60x = 333.86 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.60x = 38,169.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,169.64/222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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