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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.01, 333.11 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.01, 333.11 and 141.01 is: 211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.01 : 333.11 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.01/333.11 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.01x = 333.11 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.01x = 46,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,971.36/222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.58

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