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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 331.92 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 331.92 and 183.24 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 331.92 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/331.92 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 331.92 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 60,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,821.02/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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