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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 332.58 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 332.58 and 140.22 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 332.58 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/332.58 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 332.58 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 46,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,634.37/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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