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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 331.79 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 331.79 and 135.70 is: 203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 331.79 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/331.79 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 331.79 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 45,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,023.90/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.60

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