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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 331.80 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 331.80 and 113 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 331.80 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/331.80 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 331.80 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 37,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,493.40/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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