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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.14, 990.08 and 221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.14, 990.08 and 221.38 is: 332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.14 : 990.08 = 221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.14/990.08 = 221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.14x = 990.08 × 221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.14x = 219,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,183.91/660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.03

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