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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.51, 332.37 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.51, 332.37 and 99.71 is: 149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.51 : 332.37 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.51/332.37 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.51x = 332.37 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.51x = 33,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,140.99/221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.61

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