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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.59, 995.69 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.59, 995.69 and 224.98 is: 337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.59 : 995.69 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.59/995.69 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.59x = 995.69 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.59x = 224,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,008.41/663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.57

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