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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.30, 332.14 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.30, 332.14 and 140.18 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.30 : 332.14 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.30/332.14 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.30x = 332.14 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.30x = 46,559.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,559.39/221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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