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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.48 and 194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.48 and 194.35 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.48 = 194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.48 = 194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.48 × 194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 64,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,617.49/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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