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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.38, 332.13 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.38, 332.13 and 99.65 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.38 : 332.13 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.38/332.13 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.38x = 332.13 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.38x = 33,096.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,096.75/221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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