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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.44, 990.79 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.44, 990.79 and 221.64 is: 332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.44 : 990.79 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.44/990.79 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.44x = 990.79 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.44x = 219,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,598.70/660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.50

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