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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.09, 331.62 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.09, 331.62 and 140.30 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.09 : 331.62 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.09/331.62 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.09x = 331.62 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.09x = 46,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,524.63/221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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