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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.02, 331.42 and 66.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.02, 331.42 and 66.91 is: 100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.02 : 331.42 = 66.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.02/331.42 = 66.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.02x = 331.42 × 66.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.02x = 22,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175.31/221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.33

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