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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.87, 332.81 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.87, 332.81 and 67.82 is: 101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.87 : 332.81 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.87/332.81 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.87x = 332.81 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.87x = 22,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569.68/221.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.72

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