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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 331.60 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 331.60 and 99.47 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 331.60 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/331.60 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 331.60 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 32,984.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,984.25/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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