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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.24, 991.52 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.24, 991.52 and 222.34 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.24 : 991.52 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.24/991.52 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.24x = 991.52 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.24x = 220,448.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,448.49/661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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