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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 333 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 333 and 178.60 is: 268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 333 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/333 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 333 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 59,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,473.80/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.04

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