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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 334.89 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 334.89 and 120.24 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 334.89 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/334.89 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 334.89 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 40,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,267.17/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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