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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 993.68 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 993.68 and 200.24 is: 300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 993.68 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/993.68 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 993.68 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 198,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,970.02/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.36

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