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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.74, 332.47 and 67.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.74, 332.47 and 67.61 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.74 : 332.47 = 67.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.74/332.47 = 67.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.74x = 332.47 × 67.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.74x = 22,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,478.96/221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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