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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.66, 992.16 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.66, 992.16 and 222.77 is: 334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.66 : 992.16 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.66/992.16 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.66x = 992.16 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.66x = 221,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,025.96/661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.05

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