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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 332.07 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 332.07 and 73.10 is: 109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 332.07 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/332.07 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 332.07 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 24,274.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,274.32/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.66

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