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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.99, 334.48 and 114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.99, 334.48 and 114.85 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.99 : 334.48 = 114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.99/334.48 = 114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.99x = 334.48 × 114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.99x = 38,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,415.03/222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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