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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.80, 332.86 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.80, 332.86 and 100.12 is: 150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.80 : 332.86 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.80/332.86 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.80x = 332.86 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.80x = 33,325.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,325.94/221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.25

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