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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.82, 332.95 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.82, 332.95 and 112.21 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.82 : 332.95 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.82/332.95 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.82x = 332.95 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.82x = 37,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,360.32/221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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