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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 333.99 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 333.99 and 114.48 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 333.99 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/333.99 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 333.99 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 38,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235.18/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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