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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.29, 331.95 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.29, 331.95 and 67.23 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.29 : 331.95 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.29/331.95 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.29x = 331.95 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.29x = 22,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,317.17/221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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