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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.05, 991.79 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.05, 991.79 and 222.50 is: 333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.05 : 991.79 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.05/991.79 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.05x = 991.79 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.05x = 220,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,667.20/661.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.81

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