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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 332.12 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 332.12 and 130.20 is: 195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 332.12 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/332.12 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 332.12 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 43,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,241.37/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.24

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