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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.17, 331.76 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.17, 331.76 and 99.43 is: 149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.17 : 331.76 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.17/331.76 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.17x = 331.76 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.17x = 32,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,984.74/221.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.14

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