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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 331.60 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 331.60 and 99.33 is: 148.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 331.60 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/331.60 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 331.60 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 32,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,937.58/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.95

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