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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 333 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 333 and 113.70 is: 170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 333 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/333 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 333 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 37,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,862.10/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.64

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