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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.02, 305.24 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.02, 305.24 and 182.07 is: 251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.02 : 305.24 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.02/305.24 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.02x = 305.24 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.02x = 55,573.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,573.71/221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.44

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