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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.75, 332.52 and 67.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.75, 332.52 and 67.64 is: 101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.75 : 332.52 = 67.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.75/332.52 = 67.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.75x = 332.52 × 67.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.75x = 22,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491.24/221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.43

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