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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.97, 332.56 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.97, 332.56 and 119.15 is: 178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.97 : 332.56 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.97/332.56 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.97x = 332.56 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.97x = 39,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,622.27/221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.50

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