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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.01, 991.12 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.01, 991.12 and 222.15 is: 333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.01 : 991.12 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.01/991.12 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.01x = 991.12 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.01x = 220,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,173.46/661.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.09

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