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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 992.52 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 992.52 and 222.89 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 992.52 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/992.52 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 992.52 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 221,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,217.82/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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