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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 331.76 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 331.76 and 118.49 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 331.76 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/331.76 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 331.76 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 39,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,307.99/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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