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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 990.99 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 990.99 and 221.98 is: 332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 990.99 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/990.99 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 990.99 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 219,979.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,979.96/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.86

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