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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.80, 994.97 and 224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.80, 994.97 and 224.63 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.80 : 994.97 = 224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.80/994.97 = 224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.80x = 994.97 × 224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.80x = 223,494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,494.01/663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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