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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 332.88 and 67.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 332.88 and 67.80 is: 101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 332.88 = 67.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/332.88 = 67.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 332.88 × 67.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 22,570.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570.35/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.71

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