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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 334.13 and 120.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 334.13 and 120.00 is: 180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 334.13 = 120.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/334.13 = 120.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 334.13 × 120.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 40,097.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,097.15/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.12

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