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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 332.00 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 332.00 and 118.59 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 332.00 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/332.00 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 332.00 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 39,370.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,370.15/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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