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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.33, 332.31 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.33, 332.31 and 124.02 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.33 : 332.31 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.33/332.31 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.33x = 332.31 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.33x = 41,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,213.55/221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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