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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.56, 993.50 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.56, 993.50 and 223.66 is: 335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.56 : 993.50 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.56/993.50 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.56x = 993.50 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.56x = 222,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,206.21/662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.38

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