Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221, 331.44 and 66.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 221, 331.44 and 66.88 is: 100.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221 : 331.44 = 66.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221/331.44 = 66.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221x = 331.44 × 66.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221x = 22,166.71 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,166.71/221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100.30
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