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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 331.30 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 331.30 and 175.33 is: 262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 331.30 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/331.30 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 331.30 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 58,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,086.83/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.72

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