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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.69 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.69 and 73.56 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.69 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.69 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.69 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 24,473.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,473.97/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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