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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 331.92 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 331.92 and 118.48 is: 177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 331.92 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/331.92 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 331.92 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 39,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,325.88/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.80

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