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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 332.82 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 332.82 and 140.94 is: 211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 332.82 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/332.82 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 332.82 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 46,907.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,907.65/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.01

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