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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.61, 334.17 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.61, 334.17 and 141.50 is: 212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.61 : 334.17 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.61/334.17 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.61x = 334.17 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.61x = 47,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,285.06/222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.41

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