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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.50, 332.27 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.50, 332.27 and 161.36 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.50 : 332.27 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.50/332.27 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.50x = 332.27 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.50x = 53,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,614.47/221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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