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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.62, 990.97 and 221.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.62, 990.97 and 221.91 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.62 : 990.97 = 221.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.62/990.97 = 221.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.62x = 990.97 × 221.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.62x = 219,910.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,910.15/660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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