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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.94, 331.52 and 99.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.94, 331.52 and 99.24 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.94 : 331.52 = 99.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.94/331.52 = 99.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.94x = 331.52 × 99.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.94x = 32,899.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,899.55/220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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