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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 332.18 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 332.18 and 140.36 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 332.18 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/332.18 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 332.18 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 46,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,622.42/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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