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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 331.56 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 331.56 and 99.36 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 331.56 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/331.56 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 331.56 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 32,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,943.80/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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