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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.99, 331.38 and 66.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.99, 331.38 and 66.89 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.99 : 331.38 = 66.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.99/331.38 = 66.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.99x = 331.38 × 66.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.99x = 22,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164.02/220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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