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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.45, 992.37 and 222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.45, 992.37 and 222.74 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.45 : 992.37 = 222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.45/992.37 = 222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.45x = 992.37 × 222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.45x = 221,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,040.49/661.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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