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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.57, 334.04 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.57, 334.04 and 141.48 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.57 : 334.04 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.57/334.04 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.57x = 334.04 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.57x = 47,259.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,259.27/222.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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