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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 332.81 and 100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 332.81 and 100.14 is: 150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 332.81 = 100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/332.81 = 100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 332.81 × 100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 33,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,326.22/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.16

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