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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 331.79 and 67.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 331.79 and 67.09 is: 100.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 331.79 = 67.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/331.79 = 67.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 331.79 × 67.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 22,259.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259.79/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.65

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