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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.95, 333.02 and 119.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.95, 333.02 and 119.11 is: 178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.95 : 333.02 = 119.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.95/333.02 = 119.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.95x = 333.02 × 119.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.95x = 39,665.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,665.42/221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.71

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