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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 332.43 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 332.43 and 140.37 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 332.43 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/332.43 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 332.43 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 46,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,663.20/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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