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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 331.43 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 331.43 and 139.91 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 331.43 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/331.43 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 331.43 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 46,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,368.01/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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