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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.15, 331.73 and 67.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.15, 331.73 and 67.08 is: 100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.15 : 331.73 = 67.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.15/331.73 = 67.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.15x = 331.73 × 67.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.15x = 22,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.75/221.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.61

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