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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.63, 333.87 and 66.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.63, 333.87 and 66.41 is: 99.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.63 : 333.87 = 66.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.63/333.87 = 66.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.63x = 333.87 × 66.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.63x = 22,172.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172.95/222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.59

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