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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.32, 332.52 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.32, 332.52 and 185.68 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.32 : 332.52 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.32/332.52 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.32x = 332.52 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.32x = 61,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,742.31/221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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