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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 332.76 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 332.76 and 100.10 is: 150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 332.76 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/332.76 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 332.76 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 33,309.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,309.28/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.12

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