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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 993.99 and 224.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 993.99 and 224.01 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 993.99 = 224.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/993.99 = 224.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 993.99 × 224.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 222,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,663.70/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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