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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.32, 332.13 and 117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.32, 332.13 and 117.08 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.32 : 332.13 = 117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.32/332.13 = 117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.32x = 332.13 × 117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.32x = 38,885.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885.78/221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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