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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 332.49 and 67.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 332.49 and 67.59 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 332.49 = 67.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/332.49 = 67.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 332.49 × 67.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 22,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,472.32/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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