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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.22, 334.37 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.22, 334.37 and 141.68 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.22 : 334.37 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.22/334.37 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.22x = 334.37 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.22x = 47,374.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,374.73/223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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