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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.18, 992.99 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.18, 992.99 and 223.36 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.18 : 992.99 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.18/992.99 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.18x = 992.99 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.18x = 221,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,792.32/662.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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