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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 331.62 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 331.62 and 128.34 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 331.62 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/331.62 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 331.62 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 42,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,560.11/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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