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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.22, 993.34 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.22, 993.34 and 229.38 is: 344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.22 : 993.34 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.22/993.34 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.22x = 993.34 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.22x = 227,852.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,852.33/662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.07

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