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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 332.21 and 75.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 332.21 and 75.23 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 332.21 = 75.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/332.21 = 75.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 332.21 × 75.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 24,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,991.65/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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