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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 332.38 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 332.38 and 140.86 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 332.38 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/332.38 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 332.38 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 46,819.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,819.05/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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