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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 331.20 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 331.20 and 130.08 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 331.20 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/331.20 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 331.20 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 43,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,082.50/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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