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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 332.88 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 332.88 and 141.10 is: 211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 332.88 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/332.88 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 332.88 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 46,969.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,969.37/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.65

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