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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.84, 331.37 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.84, 331.37 and 99.07 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.84 : 331.37 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.84/331.37 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.84x = 331.37 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.84x = 32,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,826.67/220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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