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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 331.86 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 331.86 and 99.48 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 331.86 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/331.86 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 331.86 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 33,013.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,013.43/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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