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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661, 991.56 and 222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661, 991.56 and 222.25 is: 333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661 : 991.56 = 222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661/991.56 = 222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661x = 991.56 × 222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661x = 220,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,374.21/661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.40

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