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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331.31 and 134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331.31 and 134.23 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331.31 = 134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331.31 = 134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331.31 × 134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 44,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,472.05/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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