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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 331.20 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 331.20 and 190.32 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 331.20 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/331.20 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 331.20 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 63,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,033.98/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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