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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.41, 332.25 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.41, 332.25 and 99.64 is: 149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.41 : 332.25 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.41/332.25 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.41x = 332.25 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.41x = 33,105.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,105.39/221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.52

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