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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.77, 332.54 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.77, 332.54 and 99.93 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.77 : 332.54 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.77/332.54 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.77x = 332.54 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.77x = 33,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,228.56/221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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