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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.65, 331.08 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.65, 331.08 and 134.16 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.65 : 331.08 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.65/331.08 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.65x = 331.08 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.65x = 44,417.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,417.69/220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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