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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.42, 995.20 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.42, 995.20 and 224.66 is: 337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.42 : 995.20 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.42/995.20 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.42x = 995.20 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.42x = 223,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,581.63/663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.01

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