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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 331.31 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 331.31 and 123.52 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 331.31 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/331.31 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 331.31 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 40,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,923.41/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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