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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.70 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.70 and 134.84 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.70 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.70 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.70 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 44,861.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,861.27/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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