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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 335.07 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 335.07 and 141.22 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 335.07 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/335.07 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 335.07 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 47,318.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,318.66/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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