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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.92, 994.40 and 224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.92, 994.40 and 224.18 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.92 : 994.40 = 224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.92/994.40 = 224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.92x = 994.40 × 224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.92x = 222,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,920.18/662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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