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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.41, 332.17 and 67.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.41, 332.17 and 67.34 is: 101.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.41 : 332.17 = 67.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.41/332.17 = 67.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.41x = 332.17 × 67.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.41x = 22,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368.33/221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.03

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