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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.81, 331.19 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.81, 331.19 and 66.77 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.81 : 331.19 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.81/331.19 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.81x = 331.19 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.81x = 22,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,113.22/220.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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