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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 993.78 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 993.78 and 223.76 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 993.78 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/993.78 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 993.78 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 222,368.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,368.21/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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