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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.27, 331.95 and 67.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.27, 331.95 and 67.21 is: 100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.27 : 331.95 = 67.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.27/331.95 = 67.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.27x = 331.95 × 67.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.27x = 22,310.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,310.03/221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.83

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