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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331.37 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331.37 and 99.15 is: 148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331.37 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331.37 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331.37 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 32,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,855.34/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.75

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