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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 332.24 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 332.24 and 176.22 is: 264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 332.24 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/332.24 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 332.24 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 58,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,546.45/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.54

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