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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 331.08 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 331.08 and 66.60 is: 99.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 331.08 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/331.08 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 331.08 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 22,051.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,051.61/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.92

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