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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 334.28 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 334.28 and 114.57 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 334.28 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/334.28 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 334.28 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 38,296.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,296.79/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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