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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.24, 331.53 and 175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.24, 331.53 and 175.40 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.24 : 331.53 = 175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.24/331.53 = 175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.24x = 331.53 × 175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.24x = 58,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,150.36/221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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