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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.79, 995.35 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.79, 995.35 and 224.91 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.79 : 995.35 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.79/995.35 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.79x = 995.35 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.79x = 223,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,858.63/663.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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