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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.78, 332.38 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.78, 332.38 and 118.85 is: 178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.78 : 332.38 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.78/332.38 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.78x = 332.38 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.78x = 39,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,503.36/221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.12

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