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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.54, 333.48 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.54, 333.48 and 141.12 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.54 : 333.48 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.54/333.48 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.54x = 333.48 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.54x = 47,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,060.70/222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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