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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.68, 994.86 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.68, 994.86 and 224.62 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.68 : 994.86 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.68/994.86 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.68x = 994.86 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.68x = 223,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,465.45/663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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