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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 332.07 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 332.07 and 99.63 is: 149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 332.07 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/332.07 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 332.07 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 33,084.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,084.13/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.47

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