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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 332.82 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 332.82 and 65.72 is: 98.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 332.82 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/332.82 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 332.82 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 21,872.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,872.93/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.58

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