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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.02, 335.70 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.02, 335.70 and 114.22 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.02 : 335.70 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.02/335.70 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.02x = 335.70 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.02x = 38,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,343.65/224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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