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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 333.40 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 333.40 and 140.64 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 333.40 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/333.40 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 333.40 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 46,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,889.38/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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