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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 331.84 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 331.84 and 140.16 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 331.84 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/331.84 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 331.84 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 46,510.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,510.69/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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