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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.07, 332.86 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.07, 332.86 and 140.93 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.07 : 332.86 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.07/332.86 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.07x = 332.86 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.07x = 46,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,909.96/222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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