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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 331.62 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 331.62 and 140.03 is: 209.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 331.62 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/331.62 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 331.62 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 46,436.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,436.20/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.78

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