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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.80, 332.69 and 67.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.80, 332.69 and 67.72 is: 101.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.80 : 332.69 = 67.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.80/332.69 = 67.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.80x = 332.69 × 67.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.80x = 22,528.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,528.97/221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.57

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