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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.85, 331.32 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.85, 331.32 and 66.77 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 331.32 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/331.32 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 331.32 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 22,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,120.58/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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