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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 332.12 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 332.12 and 140.32 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 332.12 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/332.12 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 332.12 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 46,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,603.08/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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