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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.26, 331.87 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.26, 331.87 and 67.18 is: 100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.26 : 331.87 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.26/331.87 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.26x = 331.87 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.26x = 22,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,295.03/221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.76

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