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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 332.54 and 118.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 332.54 and 118.99 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 332.54 = 118.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/332.54 = 118.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 332.54 × 118.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 39,567.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,567.33/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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