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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 334.05 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 334.05 and 141.76 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 334.05 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/334.05 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 334.05 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 47,354.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,354.93/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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