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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 993.68 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 993.68 and 223.70 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 993.68 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/993.68 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 993.68 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 222,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,286.22/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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