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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 331 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 331 and 135.12 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 331 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/331 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 331 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 44,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,724.72/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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