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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 331.02 and 66.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 331.02 and 66.67 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 331.02 = 66.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/331.02 = 66.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 331.02 × 66.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 22,069.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069.10/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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