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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.17, 993.24 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.17, 993.24 and 223.52 is: 335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.17 : 993.24 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.17/993.24 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.17x = 993.24 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.17x = 222,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,009.00/662.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.27

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