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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.25, 331.58 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.25, 331.58 and 118.43 is: 177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.25 : 331.58 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.25/331.58 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.25x = 331.58 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.25x = 39,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,269.02/221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.49

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