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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 332.17 and 75.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 332.17 and 75.30 is: 112.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 332.17 = 75.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/332.17 = 75.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 332.17 × 75.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 25,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,010.97/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.95

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