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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 331.52 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 331.52 and 118.55 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 331.52 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/331.52 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 331.52 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 39,301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,301.70/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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