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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 332.78 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 332.78 and 140.81 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 332.78 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/332.78 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 332.78 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 46,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,856.38/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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