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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.21, 331.82 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.21, 331.82 and 67.14 is: 100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.21 : 331.82 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.21/331.82 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.21x = 331.82 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.21x = 22,277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,277.57/221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.71

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