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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 333.60 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 333.60 and 141.20 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 333.60 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/333.60 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 333.60 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 47,104.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,104.32/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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