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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.46, 995.15 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.46, 995.15 and 224.54 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.46 : 995.15 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.46/995.15 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.46x = 995.15 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.46x = 223,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,450.30/663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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