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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.35, 332.03 and 75.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.35, 332.03 and 75.10 is: 112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.35 : 332.03 = 75.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.35/332.03 = 75.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.35x = 332.03 × 75.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.35x = 24,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,935.27/221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.65

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