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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.98, 333.24 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.98, 333.24 and 185.54 is: 278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.98 : 333.24 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.98/333.24 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.98x = 333.24 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.98x = 61,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,829.35/221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.54

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