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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.49, 332.33 and 99.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.49, 332.33 and 99.81 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.49 : 332.33 = 99.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.49/332.33 = 99.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.49x = 332.33 × 99.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.49x = 33,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,169.36/221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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