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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 333.05 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 333.05 and 119.23 is: 178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 333.05 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/333.05 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 333.05 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 39,709.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,709.55/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.94

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