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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.01, 993.17 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.01, 993.17 and 223.25 is: 334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.01 : 993.17 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.01/993.17 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.01x = 993.17 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.01x = 221,724.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,724.09/662.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.93

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