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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 331.95 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 331.95 and 140.31 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 331.95 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/331.95 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 331.95 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 46,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,575.90/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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