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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.55, 333.82 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.55, 333.82 and 141.45 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.55 : 333.82 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.55/333.82 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.55x = 333.82 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.55x = 47,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,217.76/222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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