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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.91, 331.33 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.91, 331.33 and 66.88 is: 100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.91 : 331.33 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.91/331.33 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.91x = 331.33 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.91x = 22,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157.86/220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.30

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