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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.66, 993.66 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.66, 993.66 and 223.77 is: 335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.66 : 993.66 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.66/993.66 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.66x = 993.66 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.66x = 222,351.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,351.30/662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.54

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