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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 331.48 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 331.48 and 99.32 is: 148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 331.48 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/331.48 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 331.48 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 32,922.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,922.59/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.92

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