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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.24, 990.02 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.24, 990.02 and 221.33 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.24 : 990.02 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.24/990.02 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.24x = 990.02 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.24x = 219,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,123.05/660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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