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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.35, 993.57 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.35, 993.57 and 223.60 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.35 : 993.57 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.35/993.57 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.35x = 993.57 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.35x = 222,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,157.28/662.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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