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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 331.23 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 331.23 and 182.18 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 331.23 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/331.23 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 331.23 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 60,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,343.48/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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