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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.42, 331.61 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.42, 331.61 and 175.62 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.42 : 331.61 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.42/331.61 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.42x = 331.61 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.42x = 58,237.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,237.35/221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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