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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.47, 331.62 and 187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.47, 331.62 and 187.15 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.47 : 331.62 = 187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.47/331.62 = 187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.47x = 331.62 × 187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.47x = 62,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,062.68/221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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