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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.10, 991.80 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.10, 991.80 and 222.39 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.10 : 991.80 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.10/991.80 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.10x = 991.80 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.10x = 220,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,566.40/661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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