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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.24, 331.89 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.24, 331.89 and 112.97 is: 169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.24 : 331.89 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.24/331.89 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.24x = 331.89 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.24x = 37,493.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,493.61/221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.47

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