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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 331.94 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 331.94 and 67.22 is: 100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 331.94 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/331.94 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 331.94 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 22,313.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,313.57/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.84

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