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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 332.28 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 332.28 and 183.12 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 332.28 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/332.28 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 332.28 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 60,847.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,847.11/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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