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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 331.16 and 66.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 331.16 and 66.70 is: 100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 331.16 = 66.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/331.16 = 66.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 331.16 × 66.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 22,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,088.37/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.04

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