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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 333.41 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 333.41 and 119.79 is: 179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 333.41 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/333.41 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 333.41 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 39,938.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,938.58/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.30

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