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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.19, 334.10 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.19, 334.10 and 141.78 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.19 : 334.10 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.19/334.10 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.19x = 334.10 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.19x = 47,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368.70/223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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