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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 331.80 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 331.80 and 175.92 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 331.80 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/331.80 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 331.80 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 58,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,370.26/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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