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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.81, 332.58 and 67.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.81, 332.58 and 67.69 is: 101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.81 : 332.58 = 67.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.81/332.58 = 67.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.81x = 332.58 × 67.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.81x = 22,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,511.51/221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.49

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