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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 331.48 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 331.48 and 118.50 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 331.48 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/331.48 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 331.48 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 39,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,280.08/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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