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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 331.98 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 331.98 and 99.60 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 331.98 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/331.98 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 331.98 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 33,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,065.21/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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