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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.26, 331.83 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.26, 331.83 and 99.58 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.26 : 331.83 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.26/331.83 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.26x = 331.83 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.26x = 33,043.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,043.63/221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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