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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.60, 993.19 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.60, 993.19 and 223.43 is: 334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.60 : 993.19 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.60/993.19 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.60x = 993.19 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.60x = 221,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,908.44/662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.91

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