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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.56, 332.16 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.56, 332.16 and 130.30 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.56 : 332.16 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.56/332.16 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.56x = 332.16 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.56x = 43,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,280.45/221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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