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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.27, 992.05 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.27, 992.05 and 222.54 is: 333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.27 : 992.05 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.27/992.05 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.27x = 992.05 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.27x = 220,765.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,765.29/661.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.85

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