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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 331.52 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 331.52 and 118.40 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 331.52 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/331.52 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 331.52 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 39,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,250.31/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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