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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.94, 992.94 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.94, 992.94 and 223.24 is: 334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.94 : 992.94 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.94/992.94 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.94x = 992.94 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.94x = 221,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,663.93/661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.87

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