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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 332.18 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 332.18 and 140.46 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 332.18 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/332.18 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 332.18 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 46,658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,658.00/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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