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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.29, 994.72 and 224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.29, 994.72 and 224.45 is: 336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.29 : 994.72 = 224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.29/994.72 = 224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.29x = 994.72 × 224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.29x = 223,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,264.90/663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.60

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