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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.47, 332.52 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.47, 332.52 and 185.65 is: 278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.47 : 332.52 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.47/332.52 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.47x = 332.52 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.47x = 61,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,732.34/221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.74

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