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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.29, 993.22 and 223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.29, 993.22 and 223.45 is: 335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.29 : 993.22 = 223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.29/993.22 = 223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.29x = 993.22 × 223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.29x = 221,935.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,935.01/662.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.10

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