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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.49, 332.49 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.49, 332.49 and 140.67 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.49 : 332.49 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.49/332.49 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.49x = 332.49 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.49x = 46,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,771.37/221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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