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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.64, 333.71 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.64, 333.71 and 111.40 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.64 : 333.71 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.64/333.71 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.64x = 333.71 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.64x = 37,175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,175.29/222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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