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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.30, 332.70 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.30, 332.70 and 181.02 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.30 : 332.70 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.30/332.70 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.30x = 332.70 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.30x = 60,225.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,225.35/221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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