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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.55, 993.96 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.55, 993.96 and 223.95 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.55 : 993.96 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.55/993.96 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.55x = 993.96 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.55x = 222,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,597.34/662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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