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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.80 and 67.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.80 and 67.79 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.80 = 67.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.80 = 67.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.80 × 67.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 22,559.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,559.64/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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