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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.53, 333.84 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.53, 333.84 and 140.22 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.53 : 333.84 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.53/333.84 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.53x = 333.84 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.53x = 46,811.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,811.04/222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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