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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.70, 333.82 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.70, 333.82 and 119.92 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.70 : 333.82 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.70/333.82 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.70x = 333.82 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.70x = 40,031.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,031.69/222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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