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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.95, 332.67 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.95, 332.67 and 140.82 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.95 : 332.67 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.95/332.67 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.95x = 332.67 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.95x = 46,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,846.59/221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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