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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 333.36 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 333.36 and 140.82 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 333.36 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/333.36 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 333.36 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 46,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,943.76/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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