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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.33, 305.49 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.33, 305.49 and 128.12 is: 176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.33 : 305.49 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.33/305.49 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.33x = 305.49 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.33x = 39,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,139.38/221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.84

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