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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.11, 332.70 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.11, 332.70 and 140.55 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.11 : 332.70 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.11/332.70 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.11x = 332.70 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.11x = 46,759.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,759.21/222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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