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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 331.92 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 331.92 and 113.12 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 331.92 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/331.92 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 331.92 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 37,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546.79/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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