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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.03, 331.61 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.03, 331.61 and 66.96 is: 100.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.03 : 331.61 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.03/331.61 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.03x = 331.61 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.03x = 22,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203.28/221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.46

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