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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.85, 995.72 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.85, 995.72 and 225.14 is: 337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.85 : 995.72 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.85/995.72 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.85x = 995.72 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.85x = 224,175.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,175.28/663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.69

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