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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 332.24 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 332.24 and 130.23 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 332.24 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/332.24 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 332.24 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 43,267.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,267.62/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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