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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 331.52 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 331.52 and 135.68 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 331.52 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/331.52 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 331.52 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 44,980.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,980.63/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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