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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 331.60 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 331.60 and 118.48 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 331.60 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/331.60 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 331.60 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 39,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,287.97/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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