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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 331.24 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 331.24 and 99.12 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 331.24 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/331.24 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 331.24 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 32,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,832.51/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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