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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221, 304.80 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221, 304.80 and 181.58 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221 : 304.80 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221/304.80 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221x = 304.80 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221x = 55,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,345.58/221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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