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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.53, 332.25 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.53, 332.25 and 67.41 is: 101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.53 : 332.25 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.53/332.25 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.53x = 332.25 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.53x = 22,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,397.35/221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.10

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