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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 332.29 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 332.29 and 130.34 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 332.29 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/332.29 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 332.29 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 43,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,310.68/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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