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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 333.72 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 333.72 and 114.21 is: 171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 333.72 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/333.72 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 333.72 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 38,114.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114.16/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.11

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