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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 332.74 and 67.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 332.74 and 67.70 is: 101.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 332.74 = 67.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/332.74 = 67.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 332.74 × 67.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 22,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,527.41/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.54

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