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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.05, 990.29 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.05, 990.29 and 221.34 is: 332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.05 : 990.29 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.05/990.29 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.05x = 990.29 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.05x = 219,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,195.06/660.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.09

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