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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 331.56 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 331.56 and 134.45 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 331.56 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/331.56 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 331.56 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 44,576.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,576.58/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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