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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 333.52 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 333.52 and 120 is: 179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 333.52 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/333.52 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 333.52 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 40,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,022.40/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.60

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