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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 331.18 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 331.18 and 194.28 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 331.18 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/331.18 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 331.18 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 64,341.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,341.65/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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