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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.29, 331.71 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.29, 331.71 and 113.02 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.29 : 331.71 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.29/331.71 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.29x = 331.71 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.29x = 37,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,489.86/221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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