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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 330.30 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 330.30 and 192.18 is: 286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 330.30 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/330.30 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 330.30 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 63,478.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,478.29/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.79

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