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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.58, 990.76 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.58, 990.76 and 221.83 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.58 : 990.76 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.58/990.76 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.58x = 990.76 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.58x = 219,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,780.29/660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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