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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.30, 332.15 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.30, 332.15 and 113.16 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.30 : 332.15 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.30/332.15 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.30x = 332.15 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.30x = 37,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,586.09/221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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