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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 331.53 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 331.53 and 135 is: 202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 331.53 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/331.53 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 331.53 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 44,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,756.04/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.46

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