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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 331.82 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 331.82 and 99.47 is: 149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 331.82 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/331.82 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 331.82 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 33,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,006.14/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.10

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