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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 331.15 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 331.15 and 66.65 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 331.15 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/331.15 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 331.15 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 22,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069.58/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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