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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331.39 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331.39 and 66.81 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331.39 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331.39 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331.39 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 22,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,141.12/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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