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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.89, 995.13 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.89, 995.13 and 224.81 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.89 : 995.13 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.89/995.13 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.89x = 995.13 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.89x = 223,710.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,710.20/663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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