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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.31 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.31 and 130.49 is: 195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.31 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.31 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.31 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 43,363.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,363.13/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.47

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