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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.71, 993.73 and 223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.71, 993.73 and 223.81 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.71 : 993.73 = 223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.71/993.73 = 223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.71x = 993.73 × 223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.71x = 222,406.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,406.71/662.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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