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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.69, 332.22 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.69, 332.22 and 113.33 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.69 : 332.22 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.69/332.22 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.69x = 332.22 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.69x = 37,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,650.49/221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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