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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 329.95 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 329.95 and 65.89 is: 98.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 329.95 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/329.95 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 329.95 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 21,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,740.41/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.82

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