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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.19, 992.95 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.19, 992.95 and 223.26 is: 334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.19 : 992.95 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.19/992.95 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.19x = 992.95 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.19x = 221,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,686.02/662.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.78

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