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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 331.68 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 331.68 and 99.38 is: 149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 331.68 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/331.68 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 331.68 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 32,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,962.36/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.04

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