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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221, 331.38 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221, 331.38 and 99.36 is: 148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221 : 331.38 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221/331.38 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221x = 331.38 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221x = 32,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,925.92/221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.99

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