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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.94, 334.68 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.94, 334.68 and 141.54 is: 212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.94 : 334.68 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.94/334.68 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.94x = 334.68 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.94x = 47,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,370.61/222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.48

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