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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 993.79 and 224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 993.79 and 224.27 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 993.79 = 224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/993.79 = 224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 993.79 × 224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 222,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,876.32/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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