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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 332.10 and 67.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 332.10 and 67.38 is: 101.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 332.10 = 67.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/332.10 = 67.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 332.10 × 67.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 22,376.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,376.90/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.04

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