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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.15, 331.82 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.15, 331.82 and 113.01 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.15 : 331.82 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.15/331.82 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.15x = 331.82 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.15x = 37,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,499.81/221.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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