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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 334.24 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 334.24 and 114.62 is: 171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 334.24 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/334.24 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 334.24 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 38,310.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,310.51/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.98

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