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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 332.01 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 332.01 and 140.07 is: 210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 332.01 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/332.01 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 332.01 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 46,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,504.64/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.26

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