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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.66, 992.34 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.66, 992.34 and 222.88 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.66 : 992.34 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.66/992.34 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.66x = 992.34 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.66x = 221,172.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,172.74/661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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