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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 332.89 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 332.89 and 112.22 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 332.89 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/332.89 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 332.89 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 37,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,358.02/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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