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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.20, 991.64 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.20, 991.64 and 222.44 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.20 : 991.64 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.20/991.64 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.20x = 991.64 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.20x = 220,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,580.40/661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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