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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.55, 332.22 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.55, 332.22 and 140.28 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.55 : 332.22 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.55/332.22 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.55x = 332.22 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.55x = 46,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,603.82/221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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