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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 332.35 and 99.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 332.35 and 99.79 is: 149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 332.35 = 99.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/332.35 = 99.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 332.35 × 99.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 33,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,165.21/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.72

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