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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.11, 989.73 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.11, 989.73 and 221.13 is: 331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.11 : 989.73 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.11/989.73 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.11x = 989.73 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.11x = 218,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,858.99/660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.55

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