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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.85, 994.19 and 224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.85, 994.19 and 224.03 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.85 : 994.19 = 224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.85/994.19 = 224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.85x = 994.19 × 224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.85x = 222,722.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,722.29/662.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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