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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 330.87 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 330.87 and 66.46 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 330.87 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/330.87 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 330.87 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 21,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,989.62/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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