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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 332.45 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 332.45 and 99.92 is: 149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 332.45 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/332.45 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 332.45 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 33,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,218.40/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.86

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