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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.21, 304.74 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.21, 304.74 and 66.22 is: 99.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.21 : 304.74 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.21/304.74 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.21x = 304.74 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.21x = 20,180.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,180.05/203.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.31

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