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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 334.41 and 114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 334.41 and 114.61 is: 171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 334.41 = 114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/334.41 = 114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 334.41 × 114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 38,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,326.73/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.96

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