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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 331.13 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 331.13 and 66.66 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 331.13 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/331.13 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 331.13 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 22,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074.03/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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