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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.42, 992.20 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.42, 992.20 and 222.98 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.42 : 992.20 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.42/992.20 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.42x = 992.20 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.42x = 221,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,242.68/661.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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