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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.49, 993.04 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.49, 993.04 and 223.59 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.49 : 993.04 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.49/993.04 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.49x = 993.04 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.49x = 222,033.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,033.49/662.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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