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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.38, 332.25 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.38, 332.25 and 113.20 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.38 : 332.25 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.38/332.25 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.38x = 332.25 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.38x = 37,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,610.70/221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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