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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.63, 330.95 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.63, 330.95 and 66.56 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.63 : 330.95 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.63/330.95 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.63x = 330.95 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.63x = 22,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,029.34/220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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