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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 331.34 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 331.34 and 134.37 is: 201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 331.34 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/331.34 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 331.34 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 44,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,521.48/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.42

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