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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.97, 335.06 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.97, 335.06 and 114.84 is: 172.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.97 : 335.06 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.97/335.06 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.97x = 335.06 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.97x = 38,478.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,478.29/222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.57

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