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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 332.07 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 332.07 and 91.38 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 332.07 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/332.07 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 332.07 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 30,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,344.56/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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