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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 331.85 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 331.85 and 99.51 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 331.85 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/331.85 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 331.85 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 33,022.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,022.39/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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