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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 332.23 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 332.23 and 134.46 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 332.23 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/332.23 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 332.23 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 44,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,671.18/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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