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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 333.35 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 333.35 and 141.28 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 333.35 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/333.35 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 333.35 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 47,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,095.69/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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