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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 333.54 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 333.54 and 141.48 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 333.54 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/333.54 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 333.54 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 47,189.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,189.24/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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