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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 332.28 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 332.28 and 99.98 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 332.28 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/332.28 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 332.28 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 33,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,221.35/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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