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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 333.66 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 333.66 and 141.44 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 333.66 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/333.66 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 333.66 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 47,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,192.87/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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