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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.62, 332.41 and 67.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.62, 332.41 and 67.54 is: 101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.62 : 332.41 = 67.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.62/332.41 = 67.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.62x = 332.41 × 67.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.62x = 22,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,451.14/221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.31

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