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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 332.16 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 332.16 and 183.36 is: 274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 332.16 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/332.16 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 332.16 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 60,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,904.86/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.94

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