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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.99, 992.64 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.99, 992.64 and 223.08 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.99 : 992.64 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.99/992.64 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.99x = 992.64 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.99x = 221,438.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,438.13/661.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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