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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 331.10 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 331.10 and 184.80 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 331.10 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/331.10 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 331.10 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 61,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,186.36/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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