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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.25, 330.38 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.25, 330.38 and 66.17 is: 99.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 330.38 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/330.38 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 330.38 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 21,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,859.26/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.25

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