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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.09, 991.68 and 222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.09, 991.68 and 222.23 is: 333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.09 : 991.68 = 222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.09/991.68 = 222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.09x = 991.68 × 222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.09x = 220,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,385.60/661.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.37

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