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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 994.08 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 994.08 and 223.93 is: 335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 994.08 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/994.08 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 994.08 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 222,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,604.33/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.92

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