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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 331.20 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 331.20 and 192.32 is: 288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 331.20 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/331.20 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 331.20 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 63,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,696.38/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.06

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