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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.11, 331.94 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.11, 331.94 and 140.29 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.11 : 331.94 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.11/331.94 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.11x = 331.94 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.11x = 46,566.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,566.33/221.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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