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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.09, 331.22 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.09, 331.22 and 118.22 is: 177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.09 : 331.22 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.09/331.22 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.09x = 331.22 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.09x = 39,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,154.58/221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.10

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