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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.63, 333.72 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.63, 333.72 and 114.36 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.63 : 333.72 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.63/333.72 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.63x = 333.72 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.63x = 38,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,164.22/222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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