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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.81, 333.66 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.81, 333.66 and 141.42 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.81 : 333.66 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.81/333.66 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.81x = 333.66 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.81x = 47,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,186.20/222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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