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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 332.16 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 332.16 and 91.47 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 332.16 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/332.16 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 332.16 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 30,380.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,380.56/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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