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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 331.80 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 331.80 and 140.16 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 331.80 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/331.80 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 331.80 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 46,505.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,505.09/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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