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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 991.23 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 991.23 and 222.11 is: 333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 991.23 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/991.23 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 991.23 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 220,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,160.02/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.12

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