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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.24, 993.36 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.24, 993.36 and 320.16 is: 480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.24 : 993.36 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.24/993.36 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.24x = 993.36 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.24x = 318,034.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,034.14/662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.24

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