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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.98, 991.43 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.98, 991.43 and 222.24 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.98 : 991.43 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.98/991.43 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.98x = 991.43 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.98x = 220,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,330.45/660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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