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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 331.07 and 66.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 331.07 and 66.64 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 331.07 = 66.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/331.07 = 66.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 331.07 × 66.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 22,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062.17/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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