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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 992.30 and 223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 992.30 and 223.19 is: 334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 992.30 = 223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/992.30 = 223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 992.30 × 223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 221,466.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,466.48/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.52

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