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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.47, 333.84 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.47, 333.84 and 141.34 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.47 : 333.84 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.47/333.84 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.47x = 333.84 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.47x = 47,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,184.95/222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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