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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.42 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.42 and 100.08 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.42 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.42 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.42 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 33,268.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268.09/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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