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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 334.21 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 334.21 and 114.52 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 334.21 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/334.21 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 334.21 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 38,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,273.73/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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