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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.11, 990.16 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.11, 990.16 and 221.32 is: 331.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.11 : 990.16 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.11/990.16 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.11x = 990.16 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.11x = 219,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,142.90/660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.98

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