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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 332.01 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 332.01 and 140.58 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 332.01 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/332.01 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 332.01 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 46,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,673.97/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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