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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.45, 994.78 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.45, 994.78 and 224.55 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.45 : 994.78 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.45/994.78 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.45x = 994.78 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.45x = 223,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,379.19/663.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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