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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.85, 332.39 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.85, 332.39 and 118.91 is: 178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.85 : 332.39 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.85/332.39 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.85x = 332.39 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.85x = 39,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,522.24/221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.15

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