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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.40 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.40 and 179.36 is: 268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.40 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.40 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.40 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 59,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,619.26/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.75

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