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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.11, 331.78 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.11, 331.78 and 99.45 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.11 : 331.78 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.11/331.78 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.11x = 331.78 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.11x = 32,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,995.52/221.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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