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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.87 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.87 and 100.07 is: 150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.87 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.87 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.87 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 33,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,310.30/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.15

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