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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.32, 305.06 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.32, 305.06 and 182.04 is: 250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.32 : 305.06 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.32/305.06 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.32x = 305.06 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.32x = 55,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,533.12/221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.92

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