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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 332.04 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 332.04 and 135.84 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 332.04 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/332.04 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 332.04 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 45,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,104.31/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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