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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.98, 332.51 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.98, 332.51 and 140.42 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.98 : 332.51 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.98/332.51 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.98x = 332.51 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.98x = 46,691.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,691.05/221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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