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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.59, 332.40 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.59, 332.40 and 135.47 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.59 : 332.40 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.59/332.40 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.59x = 332.40 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.59x = 45,030.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,030.23/221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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