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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.29, 991.73 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.29, 991.73 and 222.45 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.29 : 991.73 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.29/991.73 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.29x = 991.73 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.29x = 220,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,609.23/661.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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