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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 332.33 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 332.33 and 140.15 is: 210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 332.33 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/332.33 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 332.33 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 46,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,573.69/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.47

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