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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.63 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.63 and 119.09 is: 178.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.63 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.63 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.63 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 39,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,612.91/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.57

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