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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.83, 332.71 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.83, 332.71 and 100.08 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.83 : 332.71 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.83/332.71 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.83x = 332.71 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.83x = 33,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,297.37/221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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