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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.97, 332.64 and 100.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.97, 332.64 and 100.02 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.97 : 332.64 = 100.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.97/332.64 = 100.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.97x = 332.64 × 100.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.97x = 33,270.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,270.65/221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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