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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.50, 332.31 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.50, 332.31 and 113.23 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.50 : 332.31 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.50/332.31 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.50x = 332.31 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.50x = 37,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,627.46/221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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