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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.69, 332.60 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.69, 332.60 and 75.44 is: 113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.69 : 332.60 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.69/332.60 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.69x = 332.60 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.69x = 25,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092.22/221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.19

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