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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.64, 993.27 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.64, 993.27 and 223.74 is: 335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.64 : 993.27 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.64/993.27 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.64x = 993.27 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.64x = 222,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,235.19/662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.38

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