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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 994.10 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 994.10 and 223.74 is: 335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 994.10 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/994.10 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 994.10 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 222,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,418.82/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.64

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