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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.63, 993.26 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.63, 993.26 and 223.55 is: 335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.63 : 993.26 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.63/993.26 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.63x = 993.26 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.63x = 222,044.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,044.64/662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.09

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