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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 331.42 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 331.42 and 99.45 is: 149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 331.42 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/331.42 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 331.42 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 32,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,959.72/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.07

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