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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 331.34 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 331.34 and 66.83 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 331.34 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/331.34 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 331.34 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 22,144.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,144.11/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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