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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 332.26 and 99.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 332.26 and 99.67 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 332.26 = 99.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/332.26 = 99.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 332.26 × 99.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 33,116.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,116.13/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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