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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.32, 333.24 and 141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.32, 333.24 and 141.19 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.32 : 333.24 = 141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.32/333.24 = 141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.32x = 333.24 × 141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.32x = 47,048.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,048.49/222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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