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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 331.04 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 331.04 and 66.62 is: 99.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 331.04 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/331.04 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 331.04 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 22,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,051.90/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.93

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