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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 333.90 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 333.90 and 141.51 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 333.90 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/333.90 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 333.90 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 47,250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250.19/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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