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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.15, 331.38 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.15, 331.38 and 118.41 is: 177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.15 : 331.38 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.15/331.38 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.15x = 331.38 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.15x = 39,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,238.71/221.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.43

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