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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.39, 331.83 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.39, 331.83 and 99.52 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.39 : 331.83 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.39/331.83 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.39x = 331.83 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.39x = 33,022.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,022.89/221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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