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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 332.38 and 67.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 332.38 and 67.52 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 332.38 = 67.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/332.38 = 67.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 332.38 × 67.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 22,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,440.47/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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