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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 332 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 332 and 187.24 is: 280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 332 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/332 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 332 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 62,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,163.68/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.93

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