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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 331.96 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 331.96 and 67.24 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 331.96 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/331.96 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 331.96 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 22,318.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,318.99/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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