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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.91, 332.82 and 75.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.91, 332.82 and 75.69 is: 113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 332.82 = 75.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/332.82 = 75.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 332.82 × 75.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 25,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,191.15/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.52

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