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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.40, 990.77 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.40, 990.77 and 221.72 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.40 : 990.77 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.40/990.77 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.40x = 990.77 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.40x = 219,673.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,673.52/660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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