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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 332.88 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 332.88 and 140.96 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 332.88 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/332.88 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 332.88 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 46,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,922.76/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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