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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.56, 332.30 and 67.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.56, 332.30 and 67.45 is: 101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.56 : 332.30 = 67.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.56/332.30 = 67.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.56x = 332.30 × 67.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.56x = 22,413.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,413.64/221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.16

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