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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 332.04 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 332.04 and 113.07 is: 169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 332.04 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/332.04 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 332.04 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 37,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,543.76/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.67

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