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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.59, 332.37 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.59, 332.37 and 140.80 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.59 : 332.37 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.59/332.37 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.59x = 332.37 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.59x = 46,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,796.03/221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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