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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.95, 332.93 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.95, 332.93 and 100.18 is: 150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.95 : 332.93 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.95/332.93 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.95x = 332.93 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.95x = 33,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,352.35/221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.27

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