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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.24, 993.02 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.24, 993.02 and 223.33 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.24 : 993.02 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.24/993.02 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.24x = 993.02 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.24x = 221,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,771.16/662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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