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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 332.35 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 332.35 and 139.22 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 332.35 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/332.35 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 332.35 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 46,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,268.11/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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