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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.51, 332.20 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.51, 332.20 and 67.41 is: 101.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.51 : 332.20 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.51/332.20 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.51x = 332.20 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.51x = 22,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,393.69/221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.09

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