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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.50, 331.35 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.50, 331.35 and 187.33 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.50 : 331.35 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.50/331.35 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.50x = 331.35 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.50x = 62,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,071.80/221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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