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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.93, 995.94 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.93, 995.94 and 225.18 is: 337.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.93 : 995.94 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.93/995.94 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.93x = 995.94 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.93x = 224,265.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,265.77/663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.79

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