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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 331.14 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 331.14 and 66.65 is: 99.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 331.14 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/331.14 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 331.14 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 22,068.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,068.66/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.99

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