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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 331.44 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 331.44 and 140.32 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 331.44 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/331.44 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 331.44 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 46,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,507.66/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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