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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 330.86 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 330.86 and 66.48 is: 99.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 330.86 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/330.86 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 330.86 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 21,996.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,996.07/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.71

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