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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.99, 333.05 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.99, 333.05 and 134.24 is: 201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.99 : 333.05 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.99/333.05 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.99x = 333.05 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.99x = 44,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,706.30/221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.39

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