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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.85, 332.66 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.85, 332.66 and 100.04 is: 150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.85 : 332.66 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.85/332.66 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.85x = 332.66 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.85x = 33,279.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,279.64/221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.01

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