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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.30, 991.82 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.30, 991.82 and 222.50 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.30 : 991.82 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.30/991.82 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.30x = 991.82 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.30x = 220,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,682.99/661.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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