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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.91, 331.18 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.91, 331.18 and 134.33 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.91 : 331.18 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.91/331.18 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.91x = 331.18 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.91x = 44,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,485.42/220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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