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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.01, 329.94 and 65.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.01, 329.94 and 65.87 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.01 : 329.94 = 65.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.01/329.94 = 65.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.01x = 329.94 × 65.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.01x = 21,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,731.50/220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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