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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 332.40 and 67.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 332.40 and 67.53 is: 101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 332.40 = 67.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/332.40 = 67.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 332.40 × 67.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 22,446.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446.97/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.29

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