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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.68, 332.52 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.68, 332.52 and 99.94 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.68 : 332.52 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.68/332.52 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.68x = 332.52 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.68x = 33,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,232.05/221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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