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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 332.15 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 332.15 and 185.28 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 332.15 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/332.15 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 332.15 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 61,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,539.83/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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