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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.27, 331.63 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.27, 331.63 and 99.41 is: 148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.27 : 331.63 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.27/331.63 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.27x = 331.63 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.27x = 32,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,965.43/221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.99

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