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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.02, 990.20 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.02, 990.20 and 221.31 is: 332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.02 : 990.20 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.02/990.20 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.02x = 990.20 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.02x = 219,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,141.72/660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.03

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