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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 332.21 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 332.21 and 67.40 is: 101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 332.21 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/332.21 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 332.21 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 22,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390.95/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.10

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