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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.66, 995.16 and 224.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.66, 995.16 and 224.77 is: 337.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.66 : 995.16 = 224.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.66/995.16 = 224.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.66x = 995.16 × 224.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.66x = 223,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,682.11/663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.04

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