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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 331.19 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 331.19 and 112.46 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 331.19 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/331.19 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 331.19 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 37,245.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,245.63/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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