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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 334.58 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 334.58 and 120.24 is: 180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 334.58 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/334.58 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 334.58 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 40,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,229.30/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.46

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