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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 331.93 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 331.93 and 111.56 is: 167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 331.93 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/331.93 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 331.93 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 37,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,028.17/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.28

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