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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 331.10 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 331.10 and 99 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 331.10 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/331.10 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 331.10 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 32,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,778.41/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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