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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 990.75 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 990.75 and 221.75 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 990.75 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/990.75 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 990.75 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 219,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,698.81/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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