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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.31, 332.91 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.31, 332.91 and 140.92 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.31 : 332.91 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.31/332.91 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.31x = 332.91 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.31x = 46,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,913.68/222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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