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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 332.34 and 118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 332.34 and 118.79 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 332.34 = 118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/332.34 = 118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 332.34 × 118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 39,478.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,478.67/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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