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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 332.30 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 332.30 and 118.47 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 332.30 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/332.30 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 332.30 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 39,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,366.99/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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