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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.97, 331.37 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.97, 331.37 and 99.16 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.97 : 331.37 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.97/331.37 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.97x = 331.37 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.97x = 32,858.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858.65/220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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