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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.33, 331.99 and 75.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.33, 331.99 and 75.06 is: 112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.33 : 331.99 = 75.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.33/331.99 = 75.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.33x = 331.99 × 75.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.33x = 24,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,919.26/221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.59

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