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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 332.35 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 332.35 and 99.78 is: 149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 332.35 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/332.35 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 332.35 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 33,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,162.82/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.73

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