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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.50, 332.42 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.50, 332.42 and 113.28 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.50 : 332.42 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.50/332.42 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.50x = 332.42 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.50x = 37,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,656.54/221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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