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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 333.14 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 333.14 and 145.10 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 333.14 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/333.14 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 333.14 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 48,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,336.22/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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