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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.07, 329.98 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.07, 329.98 and 192.38 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.07 : 329.98 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.07/329.98 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.07x = 329.98 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.07x = 63,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,481.90/221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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