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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.21, 331.61 and 99.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.21, 331.61 and 99.34 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.21 : 331.61 = 99.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.21/331.61 = 99.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.21x = 331.61 × 99.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.21x = 32,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,940.81/221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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