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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 331.70 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 331.70 and 134.64 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 331.70 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/331.70 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 331.70 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 44,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659.41/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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