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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.27, 993.50 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.27, 993.50 and 223.65 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.27 : 993.50 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.27/993.50 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.27x = 993.50 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.27x = 222,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,195.16/662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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