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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 330.50 and 66.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 330.50 and 66.32 is: 99.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 330.50 = 66.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/330.50 = 66.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 330.50 × 66.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 21,918.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,918.51/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.44

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