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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.97, 993.03 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.97, 993.03 and 223.07 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.97 : 993.03 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.97/993.03 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.97x = 993.03 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.97x = 221,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,510.24/661.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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